The Second Battle of Manassas September 13th - 14th 2025
Second Manassas (a.k.a. Second Bull Run) was a sprawling clash that involved over 100,000 soldiers, cemented R. E. Lee’s reputation as a bold commander, and led to his climactic invasion of Maryland – an operation that was destined to become one of the turning points of the war. Places such as Brawner Farm, the Deep Cut, and Chinn Ridge witnessed fighting of extraordinary ferocity, turning bucolic patches of the Virginia countryside into hallowed fields of sacrifice.
Our tour will spend the better part of two days exploring the key battle areas, tramping the sites – many in fine preservation – where U.S. and Confederate forces engaged in bitter combat.
We hope you will join us as we explore the fascinating story of this often-overlooked battle.
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- What is / isn't included
- Tour Information
- Tour Itinerary
- Hotel Information
- Booking Terms & Conditions
- Forms & Payment
What is included:
- A two-day, in-depth guided tour of Second Manassas sites.
- Transportation by air-conditioned motor coach while on tour.
- Box lunch (9/13).
- A study booklet with maps and educational materials.
What is not included:
- Lodging (we have a block of rooms available, see below)
- Transportation to/from Manassas, VA
- Meals other than Saturday lunch.
Tour Price: $195 per person
*In case of insufficient bookings, switching from using a coach to a caravan of personal vehicles would possibly be necessary.
.
Registered tour participants should plan to arrive at the Hampton Inn Manassas, 7295 Williamson Blvd, Manassas, VA by 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 13 (if you do not arrive the previous evening). We will meet in the lobby, have an introductory talk, then board the coach for the battlefield.
We will do considerable walking on the tour, mostly on trails and occasionally fields; most ground we traverse is relatively level. Tour participants must be able to stand and walk for twenty minutes at a time without rest or assistance. Our longest walk will be just over one mile on a trail; those unable to participate may opt out of it, with the understanding that some tour content will be missed.
At the conclusion of our tour in the early afternoon on September 14, we will return to the Hampton Inn and disperse.
Saturday, September 13: After assembling at the Hampton Inn, we begin our look at Second Manassas with an introductory talk, followed by a visit to Brawner Farm where the largely inexperienced men of the soon-to-be Iron Brigade stood tall in a slugfest with Stonewall Jackson’s veterans. After lunch, we examine the repeated Federal attempts to drive Jackson’s troops from their position in the Unfinished Railroad – attacks that bent but failed to break the Confederate line.
Sunday, September 14: This morning we explore the complex events of August 30 – the final day of the battle. Beginning with the massive Federal assault on the Deep Cut area, we transition to Longstreet’s offensive, the blow that brought victory to the Army of Northern Virginia – albeit not before some of the most intense fighting of the war on Chinn Ridge and Henry Hill took a heavy toll on both sides. We conclude in the early afternoon, returning to the Hampton Inn to disperse.
*Itinerary is subject to modification if deemed necessary by tour director/guide.
We have a block of reserved rooms at the Hampton Inn, 7295 Williamson Blvd, Manassas. The price is $119/night + 14% city tax, for either single or double occupancy rooms; you may request either one king bed or two queen beds in your room. Breakfast is included in the price.
You may make reservations by calling (703) 369 1100. Indicate you are making reservations under BATTLEGROUND TOURS, Code: BAT room block. Also, you may make your reservation using a page the hotel created specifically for our group; please visit https://www.hilton.com/en/attend-my-event/battleground-tours-group/
There are other hotels in the area as well, should you prefer to use one.
Spaces for this tour are limited and will be reserved on a ‘first-come, first served’ basis. You are urged to make your booking as early as possible in order to guarantee your space.
Costs / Deposit:
The total cost of the tour is $195 per person.
A deposit of $45 per person is required to book your place on the tour. Should you have to cancel your booking, your deposit is refundable up to 90 days prior to the first day of the tour (September 13, 2025) less a $15 cancellation charge. Cancellations received less than 90 days from the first day of the tour will result in the forfeiture of a percentage of the amount already paid; the percentages are shown below.
Cancellation:
If it becomes necessary for you to cancel your trip, you may do so at any time, subject to terms and conditions listed below. Because we incur costs in processing your travel arrangements, you will have to pay applicable charges as follows:
| Number of days cancellation is | Cancellation Charge as % | |||||
| received prior to first day of tour: | of total tour | |||||
| 90 days or more: |
$45 cancellation fee |
|||||
| 89-60 days: |
Deposit only |
|||||
| 59-40 days: |
35% |
|||||
| 39-22 days: |
65% |
|||||
| 21-8 days: |
85% |
|||||
| 7 or less days: |
100% |
|||||
The date of cancellation is considered to be the date upon which we receive notification. Written notice of cancellation must be made by the individual who made the booking (or, if not possible, by next of kin.) Verbal notice of cancellation may be accepted only under certain emergency circumstances, as determined by us.
The balance of the tour price is due by August 1, 2025. Please make note of these dates. Any deposit received after the tour spaces are fully filled will be immediately returned to the sender.
Payment is to be made by card via PayPal (see Forms & Payment below) or via check, payable to ‘Stuart R. Dempsey’ at 20 Sunfish Trail, Fairfield PA 17320. Upon receiving any payment, you will promptly be sent a statement of receipt via email (or by U. S. Mail if requested).
Booking requests must be made via our booking form. Be sure to fill this out completely.
Battleground reserves the right to cancel any tour if insufficient bookings are received, rendering it impossible to provide the tour as advertised. In such a case, notification of cancellation will be provided at the earliest possible time, and no later than 30 days from the first scheduled day of the tour. We also reserve the right to cancel a tour for reasons beyond our control that render us incapable of providing said tour as advertised.
PDF Battleground Booking Form Manassas 2025
Word Doc – Battleground Booking Form Manassas 2025
Payment may be made by credit card using PayPal below, or by check if desired (See the Booking Terms and Conditions section above)
Choose a payment option below and choose the corresponding add to cart button.
When you add an item to cart a new PayPal page will open.
If you need to add additional items to your shopping cart, close the new PayPal page, or click on the ‘continue shopping’ button in the top right corner to return to add additional items to cart.
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Tour Deposit Per Person $45.00
Tour Balance (minus deposit) $150.00
Full Payment including deposit $195.00
- What is / isn't included
- Tour Information
- Tour Itinerary
- Hotel Information
- Booking Terms & Conditions
- Forms & Payment
What is included:
- A two-day, in-depth guided tour of Second Manassas sites.
- Transportation by air-conditioned motor coach while on tour.
- Box lunch (9/13).
- A study booklet with maps and educational materials.
What is not included:
- Lodging (we have a block of rooms available, see below)
- Transportation to/from Manassas, VA
- Meals other than Saturday lunch.
Tour Price: $195 per person
*In case of insufficient bookings, switching from using a coach to a caravan of personal vehicles would possibly be necessary.
.
Registered tour participants should plan to arrive at the Hampton Inn Manassas, 7295 Williamson Blvd, Manassas, VA by 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 13 (if you do not arrive the previous evening). We will meet in the lobby, have an introductory talk, then board the coach for the battlefield.
We will do considerable walking on the tour, mostly on trails and occasionally fields; most ground we traverse is relatively level. Tour participants must be able to stand and walk for twenty minutes at a time without rest or assistance. Our longest walk will be just over one mile on a trail; those unable to participate may opt out of it, with the understanding that some tour content will be missed.
At the conclusion of our tour in the early afternoon on September 14, we will return to the Hampton Inn and disperse.
Saturday, September 13: After assembling at the Hampton Inn, we begin our look at Second Manassas with an introductory talk, followed by a visit to Brawner Farm where the largely inexperienced men of the soon-to-be Iron Brigade stood tall in a slugfest with Stonewall Jackson’s veterans. After lunch, we examine the repeated Federal attempts to drive Jackson’s troops from their position in the Unfinished Railroad – attacks that bent but failed to break the Confederate line.
Sunday, September 14: This morning we explore the complex events of August 30 – the final day of the battle. Beginning with the massive Federal assault on the Deep Cut area, we transition to Longstreet’s offensive, the blow that brought victory to the Army of Northern Virginia – albeit not before some of the most intense fighting of the war on Chinn Ridge and Henry Hill took a heavy toll on both sides. We conclude in the early afternoon, returning to the Hampton Inn to disperse.
*Itinerary is subject to modification if deemed necessary by tour director/guide.
We have a block of reserved rooms at the Hampton Inn, 7295 Williamson Blvd, Manassas. The price is $119/night + 14% city tax, for either single or double occupancy rooms; you may request either one king bed or two queen beds in your room. Breakfast is included in the price.
You may make reservations by calling (703) 369 1100. Indicate you are making reservations under BATTLEGROUND TOURS, Code: BAT room block. Also, you may make your reservation using a page the hotel created specifically for our group; please visit https://www.hilton.com/en/attend-my-event/battleground-tours-group/
There are other hotels in the area as well, should you prefer to use one.
Spaces for this tour are limited and will be reserved on a ‘first-come, first served’ basis. You are urged to make your booking as early as possible in order to guarantee your space.
Costs / Deposit:
The total cost of the tour is $195 per person.
A deposit of $45 per person is required to book your place on the tour. Should you have to cancel your booking, your deposit is refundable up to 90 days prior to the first day of the tour (September 13, 2025) less a $15 cancellation charge. Cancellations received less than 90 days from the first day of the tour will result in the forfeiture of a percentage of the amount already paid; the percentages are shown below.
Cancellation:
If it becomes necessary for you to cancel your trip, you may do so at any time, subject to terms and conditions listed below. Because we incur costs in processing your travel arrangements, you will have to pay applicable charges as follows:
| Number of days cancellation is | Cancellation Charge as % | |||||
| received prior to first day of tour: | of total tour | |||||
| 90 days or more: |
$45 cancellation fee |
|||||
| 89-60 days: |
Deposit only |
|||||
| 59-40 days: |
35% |
|||||
| 39-22 days: |
65% |
|||||
| 21-8 days: |
85% |
|||||
| 7 or less days: |
100% |
|||||
The date of cancellation is considered to be the date upon which we receive notification. Written notice of cancellation must be made by the individual who made the booking (or, if not possible, by next of kin.) Verbal notice of cancellation may be accepted only under certain emergency circumstances, as determined by us.
The balance of the tour price is due by August 1, 2025. Please make note of these dates. Any deposit received after the tour spaces are fully filled will be immediately returned to the sender.
Payment is to be made by card via PayPal (see Forms & Payment below) or via check, payable to ‘Stuart R. Dempsey’ at 20 Sunfish Trail, Fairfield PA 17320. Upon receiving any payment, you will promptly be sent a statement of receipt via email (or by U. S. Mail if requested).
Booking requests must be made via our booking form. Be sure to fill this out completely.
Battleground reserves the right to cancel any tour if insufficient bookings are received, rendering it impossible to provide the tour as advertised. In such a case, notification of cancellation will be provided at the earliest possible time, and no later than 30 days from the first scheduled day of the tour. We also reserve the right to cancel a tour for reasons beyond our control that render us incapable of providing said tour as advertised.
PDF Battleground Booking Form Manassas 2025
Word Doc – Battleground Booking Form Manassas 2025
Payment may be made by credit card using PayPal below, or by check if desired (See the Booking Terms and Conditions section above)
Choose a payment option below and choose the corresponding add to cart button.
When you add an item to cart a new PayPal page will open.
If you need to add additional items to your shopping cart, close the new PayPal page, or click on the ‘continue shopping’ button in the top right corner to return to add additional items to cart.
Once you have added all products to your cart you can continue through the checkout process. Click on the view cart button below at any time to return to your cart and complete the checkout process.
Tour Deposit Per Person $45.00
Tour Balance (minus deposit) $150.00
Full Payment including deposit $195.00